Solicitors/Fee Earners

Robert James Solicitors; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious forward-thinking firm is seeking a Personal Injury Fee Earner to join their team. This role involves managing a caseload of RTA claims, ensuring clients receive expert legal advice while achieving performance targets. The firm values integrity and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides opportunities to develop your skills in a dynamic legal practice. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave, free parking, and engaging company events. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the legal field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off work

Free parking

Company events

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience in managing RTA Personal Injury cases from start to finish.
• Proficient in using case management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 150-200 Personal Injury RTA claims.
• Provide timely and professional legal advice to clients.
• Liaise with medical agencies and third-party insurers.

Skills

RTA Personal Injury knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Comfort with targets

Education

2-7 years PQE as a solicitor

Tools

Proclaim Case Management System

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to join an ambitious forward-thinking firm who are a panel for a well-known insurer?

Due to expansion, we have a number of roles available, including personal injury fee earner positions.

Robert James Solicitors are appointed as panel solicitors for a well-known insurance company to assist their policyholders in pursuing an injury claim.

You have positions in both our RTA and ELPL Departments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for a manageable caseload of 150 - 200 Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firm’s Case Management System (Proclaim) and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
• To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely, and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
• To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
• Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
• To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and settlements without compromising the firm’s integrity.
• To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers, and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
• Perform to a high level in a target-oriented environment.
• To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience of RTA Personal Injury cases.
• Capable of running RTA Personal Injury cases from cradle to grave including post-issue work (Part 7 and Part 8 (Stage 3 cases).
• Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable with issuing and settlement targets.
• 2-7 years PQE as a solicitor (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with LVI cases.
• Experience of working with credit hire.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days leave per year, plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off work each year on top of your annual leave.
• Free parking.
• Company Events.
• Social Events.

This job is office based.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Law Practice